Let’s Talk Microaggressions, a Call for Allyship

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Let’s Talk Microaggressions, a Call for Allyship

Originally Presented Wednesday, December 15, 2021

“Microaggression” has become a common term in today’s vernacular of diversity and inclusion. The term microaggressions was first coined in the 1970's by Harvard Medical School psychologist Chester Pierce as a reaction to observing insults exchanged between white and black students. Later in 2007, Columbia University psychologist Derald Sue further popularized and defined the term. Used to describe a variety of behaviors, it can feel like a somewhat amorphous concept unless viewed through specific examples.

Our esteemed speaker and educator, Iveliz R. Crespo, Reed Smith's Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor will:

• Identify various types of microaggressive behavior
• Examine the impacts on those experiencing this behavior, as well as how such conduct affects our legal system
• Offer suggestions and guidance on how participants can learn to:
• Address such conduct individually
• Work to change a culture so that such behaviors are no longer acceptable   

Hear what constitutes microaggressions and receive tips to individually decrease microaggressions, increase levels of cultural sensitivity, and communicate to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and effective workplace environment.

Featured Speaker: 
Iveliz R. Crespo, Esq.
(They/Them/Theirs)
Global Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, Reed Smith LLP 

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